Strong's Lexicon ephikneomai: To reach, to arrive at, to attain Original Word: ἐφικνέομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "towards") and the verb ἱκνέομαι (hikneomai, meaning "to come" or "to reach"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐφικνέομαι, the concept of reaching or attaining can be related to Hebrew words like נָגַע (naga, Strong's H5060), meaning "to touch" or "to reach," and הִשִּׂיג (hissig, Strong's H5381), meaning "to overtake" or "to reach." Usage: The verb ἐφικνέομαι is used to describe the action of reaching or arriving at a particular point or goal. It conveys the idea of attaining a destination or achieving a certain state. In the context of the New Testament, it often implies a spiritual or moral attainment, reflecting the journey of faith and the pursuit of spiritual maturity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of reaching or attaining was often associated with philosophical and moral pursuits. The Greeks valued the idea of striving towards excellence (arete) and achieving one's potential. In the New Testament, this concept is adapted to the spiritual journey of believers, emphasizing growth in faith and the pursuit of Christlikeness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and the same as hikanos Definition to arrive upon, i.e. to reach NASB Translation reach (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2185: ἐφικνέομαιἐφικνέομαι, ἐφικνοῦμαι; 2 aorist infinitive ἐφικέσθαι; (from Homer down); to come to: ἄχρι with the genitive of person 2 Corinthians 10:13; to reach: εἰς τινα, 2 Corinthians 10:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reach. From epi and a cognate of heko; to arrive upon, i.e. Extend to -- reach. see GREEK epi see GREEK heko Forms and Transliterations εφικεσθαι εφικέσθαι ἐφικέσθαι εφικνουμενοι εφικνούμενοι ἐφικνούμενοι ephikesthai ephikésthai ephiknoumenoi ephiknoúmenoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 10:13 V-ANMGRK: θεὸς μέτρου ἐφικέσθαι ἄχρι καὶ NAS: to us as a measure, to reach even KJV: to us, a measure to reach even unto INT: God of measure to reach as far as also 2 Corinthians 10:14 V-PPM/P-NMP Strong's Greek 2185 |
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